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These are the subordinate principles of ahimsa. For example, if you steal somebody's things, then you are hurting somebody, and you are hurting yourself. When you steal you are always afraid, and you must hide from yourself and from the police. Also you may put yourself into a situation where violence is involved. So non-stealing is to protect the principle of nonviolence.
Similarly if you tell a lie, somebody will be hurt and you will be in a state of fluctuation which does not allow for peace. The vow is not to lie. Whatsoever you say must be true. By telling the bitter or senseless truth you might hurt someone. If you go around telling the truth about everyone's life, then you hurt people and create a quarrel. If someone is blind do we address him. "Hello, Mr. Blind," because it is true.
Now we come to celibacy. A person who uses his energy to chase the beauties and outer forms will be lost in that pursuit. The mind will go crazy and the person will not have any peace. All the time he or she will remain concentrated on the outer forms. Ultimately, in course of time, that sensual craving spoils one's internal peace and the person reaches a state of indecisiveness. So the suggestion is that you agree to limit yourself to one person; then that person's companionship helps you to take your energy towards growth, creativity and understanding. You build a sound companionship wherein you become complementary to each other's energy, and the whole relationship blossoms in love.
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